Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread - See Mod Warning in OP, 09/11

Jimmy Iovine wrote: »

I, for one, would be in favour of Wilson starting ahead of RvP in the next match. Until Falcao comes back, I think he should be given a chance. Robin is way off, and doesn't look like regaining his form any time soon.

RVP is a pale shadow of his former self

Id put Rooney up front and let Di Maria play off him

irishfeen wrote: »

For all the sh!te Smalling got in here after the City i'm delighted for him today - man of the match for me.

That's a ridiculous opinion, just plain wrong. He played ok today, nothing more.

Montroseee wrote: »

That's a ridiculous opinion, just plain wrong. He played ok today, nothing more.

He was very good today.

kryogen wrote: »

I genuinely couldn't be happier that Fellaini is proving the "he isn't good enough for Man United" brigade wrong more and more with each passing game, right now he is making himself a vital member of the team never mind squad.

As one of the aforementioned brigade, I'm delighted to be proven wrong game after game. He's becoming a big part of the team right now.

kryogen wrote: »

I genuinely couldn't be happier that Fellaini is proving the "he isn't good enough for Man United" brigade wrong more and more with each passing game, right now he is making himself a vital member of the team never mind squad.

Fair enough.

However he was very very poor last season, you can't deny that.
Even given most of the squad played poorly last season.

He's got his mojo back though !

Buddy Holly wrote: »

Great result /poor performance!

Win is a win though!

Probably highlights how poor we were when DDG was our best player. Also our first shot on goal came in the 85th minute when Rooney put us 2 - 0.
Rooney was outstanding, worked tirelessly and took his goal fantastically. Played a real captains part. Honorable mentions to the wing backs and Carrick/Fellani who worked hard and improved as the game went on.

Thought we defended decently, smalling especially was impressive.

RVP yet again was woeful how he is getting the team is beyond me. Di Maria was anonymous for the most part, miss at the end could have cost us. Decent pass for Rooneys goal however so not all bad.

All in all a good result, first away win of the season and with two home games coming up a chance to push on.

Have to remember that we have so many injuries and it forced us to play 3-5-2 again. So on that basis we did brilliantly.

Gowlasauras Rex wrote: »

Don't know how herrara will get back into the team. I prefer Fellaini. Far bigger and stronger.

He adds something that we are lacking. He annoys teams with his height and physicality and that has proved useful so far. Van gaal has also tamed him a little from last year.

keeponhurling wrote: »

I notice Vidal isn't playing for Juve now.

With his injury record perhaps for the best he didn't come

Is he injured or has he fallen out of favor?

I didn't think that Smalling was great today. For a big lad he seems to be physically bullied quite a lot and his positioning can be suspect. His pace is such an important get out of jail card though, as shown by his tackle on Welbeck.

Our right side needs serious work. So many problems started out that side today and Valencua just isn't the man for the job.

Drop RVP, Rooney up top with Di Maria behind him. Di Maria is far more of a threat infield and RVP looks like he might be done. Rooney hits purple patches and you need to nake the most out of them when he does.

Carrick was our best player today imo, so intelligent off the ball and keeps possession ticking over.

Delighted with the result but annoyed with the performance.

Have to say I though Arsenal were going to tear us a new one but thankfully they stayed true to form.

We really need to kick on and get maximum point from the next few games and fingers crossed a few players back from injury.

PhlegmyMoses wrote: »

Our right side needs serious work. So many problems started out that side today and Valencua just isn't the man for the job.

Val did well in all fairness, not really his fault he was exposed.

While RVP was rightfully taken of Herrera probably should have came on to offer a bit more protection on the right.

Rooney needs to be pushed up top as rvp is not cutting it. Mata, herrera and di maria can all do a job as the number 10

beno619 wrote: »

Val did well in all fairness, not really his fault he was exposed.

While RVP was rightfully taken of Herrera probably should have came on to offer a bit more protection on the right.

He is not bad out there, but not bad isn't good enough when he will inevitably play 33% of our games in that position due to Rafael being injured.

My big problem with Valencia is that he tucks un too much. We had a 5 man defence and they are still getting acres on the right to whip crosses in. He has so much pace that ge can afford to commit to pushing out a bit more.